Will have the H3 in sometime next week to compare to some of the other hybrids. I'm worried because Sony earphones in this body shape have been uncomfortable for me, but my curiosity about the sound got the best of me (plus I found it for a great price in Japan).

Will have the H3 in sometime next week to compare to some of the other hybrids. I'm worried because Sony earphones in this body shape have been uncomfortable for me, but my curiosity about the sound got the best of me (plus I found it for a great price in Japan).

Originally Posted by ericp10 Will have the H3 in sometime next week to compare to some of the other hybrids. I'm worried because Sony earphones in this body shape have been uncomfortable for me, but my curiosity about the sound got the best of me (plus I found it for a great price in Japan).

It must have some serious bass if you're suggesting that to me tomscy2000 (lol). By the way, I do get on quite well with some bass--light earphones like the RE400. I appreciate all kinds of sound signatures if tuned well and the highs aren't too harsh for my ears. The EX1000's highs, for example, was just too much for me.

Originally Posted by ericp10 It must have some serious bass if you're suggesting that to me tomscy2000 (lol). By the way, I do get on quite well with some bass--light earphones like the RE400. I appreciate all kinds of sound signatures if tuned well and the highs aren't too harsh for my ears. The EX1000's highs, for example, was just too much for me.

It's (mid-)bassy in a tasteful manner, while still being well-separated and detailed, so yes, I actually enjoyed it as a bassy IEM (I'm not a bass-hater; it just needs to be done right). I didn't try the vent tape mod with it, but in general, I don't like blocking vents (vented BAs are a different story), as the bass sounds less natural that way, even if the quantity is too much for me. The H3 should be less "harsh" than the EX1000.

They H3's highs are definitely easier to stomach than the EX1000's, even though I personally don't have much of a problem with the latter. I'm just hoping that you can a good fit, Eric, since I remember you having troubles with the EX1000 in that regard.

In my experience there's a noticeable difference between blocking the vent completely and poking a hole into that tape. Completely blocked, their bass sounds unnatural to me too. With the hole, it just sounds less boomy and better controlled.

They H3's highs are definitely easier to stomach than the EX1000's, even though I personally don't have much of a problem with the latter. I'm just hoping that you can a good fit, Eric, since I remember you having troubles with the EX1000 in that regard.

In my experience there's a noticeable difference between blocking the vent completely and poking a hole into that tape. Completely blocked, their bass sounds unnatural to me too. With the hole, it just sounds less boomy and better controlled.

Yeah, james444, I'm worried about the fit too. I didn't have luck with the EX600 or 7550. I'm hoping, however, that those new tips work out for me, or some of the newer tips I've bought and collected along the way. If not, I guess I'll be selling it real soon (It will probably be too much of an hassle to send it back to Japan). By the way, does this earphone have the same wind problem as the other models did when wearing outside?

It's (mid-)bassy in a tasteful manner, while still being well-separated and detailed, so yes, I actually enjoyed it as a bassy IEM (I'm not a bass-hater; it just needs to be done right). I didn't try the vent tape mod with it, but in general, I don't like blocking vents (vented BAs are a different story), as the bass sounds less natural that way, even if the quantity is too much for me. The H3 should be less "harsh" than the EX1000.

mid-bassy? Hmmm? How's the sub-bass? I understand about having the bass done in a way that you most enjoy it. Not all bass is the same.

Originally Posted by ericp10 mid-bassy? Hmmm? How's the sub-bass? I understand about having the bass done in a way that you most enjoy it. Not all bass is the same.

I didn't pay special attention to the sub-bass, but when something, to me, is "mid-bassy in a good way", it usually means that there's no problem with the sub-bass. It's not like it'll suddenly roll-off hopelessly or something. As long as the mid-bass isn't completely masking away the sub-bass, it's okay.

It has a good deal of mid-bass, however, and that's why I'd still prefer the bass of something like an EX600, which I directly A/B'ed it against.